Excavator Operators for hire in Charleston, WV
Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Charleston, WV to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 94%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
MPW Industrial Services
- Slurry Pavers Inc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, WV: $56,519 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,097 – $59,050 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRWelding Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsHeavy Equipment Operator
Elkview, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Water Rescue ResponseEMT CertificationCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateEVOCDriver's LicenseEMT-B+8 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceVehicle InspectionsPre-Trip Inspection ProtocolsDriver/Laborer
Belle, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NDT Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipEHSOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceEquipment Operator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenance WorkMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceOperator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingGrounds EdgingLandscape Edgers
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What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?
The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 102 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do excavator operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an excavator operator include: heavy lifting, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: heavy equipment operator, operator and mobile equipment operator.
What level of education is common for an excavator operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an excavator operator in Charleston, WV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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